The Best Trails in Évora (Portugal)

Sailing: Barco Sem-Fim Monsaraz - Évora, PT

Sail Boat

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Rui Reino Baptista

Distance

9.32nm

Elevation +

541f

TrailRank

53

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Sailing boat tour Westlander, is a sailing barge built in Holland in 1913. This type of boat, used in the Dutch canals to transport goods like flowers, is the perfect vehicle for these waters. When there was no wind, ...

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Évora - São Domingos da Ordem

Off Road

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petragerwers

Distance

56.01mi

Elevation +

1050f

TrailRank

47

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This route would have been fantastic - unfortunately we would have missed the first loop better. We were constantly standing in front of closed gates and fenced properties. The rest was nice, partly difficult to drive on...

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Monsaraz

Kayak\/Canoe

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Moto-momentum

Distance

41.14nm

Elevation +

1404f

TrailRank

45| 5.0

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We did this trip in early November 2019. We took 3 and a half days on the trip and was our first experience of mixing camping and Kayaking. Unfortunately we had very strong wind making it very hard work. We rested regula...

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City walk Évora

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Beljaars

Distance

2.80mi

Elevation +

144f

TrailRank

44

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A walk from the dutch guide: Zuid-Portugal – 28 wandelingen door de Alentejo (South Portugal - 28 walks through the Alentejo). Unfortunately without GPS track, hence my version. Viewing points 1. Giraldo nicknamed ...

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Castelo de monsaraz to Parque natura da Serra de s mamede.

Off Road

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Jack Shepherd JK

Distance

134.58mi

Elevation +

10089f

TrailRank

42

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Cross country drive mix of tracks and tarmac. Some very wild areas up in the mountains and abandoned farmland. Terrain verry rocky, some steep sections and washouts here and there.

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Evora tour

Off Road

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John Alonso

Distance

21.92mi

Elevation +

1293f

TrailRank

40

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Nice simple trail that we followed from someone else. The first section was very easy and didn't require 4wd. There was a section that was washed out front recent rains, so a little slow going ... the last section of ...

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MONSARAZ (MENIRES) 25.8.17

Hiking

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nuno68

Distance

7.60mi

Elevation +

538f

TrailRank

37| 3.67

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This hiking tour in Upper Alentejo near the Spanish border, focus on the magnificent open dry region around Monsaraz, one of the most beautiful and well preserved fortified Portuguese small towns. The points of interest ...

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Portugalthruhike day 12: Monsaraz - Alandroal

Hiking

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gryfolge

Distance

23.51mi

Elevation +

1358f

TrailRank

34

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Starting off from the Castle of Monsaraz. Note: I forgot to resume trail after a pause initially on this stage (from Monsaraz to Telheiro). Take a left turn down the hill following a narrow pebblestoned road down to Tel...

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Portugalthruhike day 11: Mourão - Monsaraz

Hiking

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gryfolge

Distance

10.24mi

Elevation +

968f

TrailRank

33

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A walk along the main roads from one impressive castle to the other. Not the funniest thing in the world to hike along main roads, but apart from that - nice views over the lakes and rivers from the bridges, and a fantas...

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Rota prehistoric-Monsaraz

Hiking

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SINTRA TREKS

Distance

10.38mi

Elevation +

643f

TrailRank

33| 5.0

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Starting and finishing in the majestic city of hilltop castle of Monsaraz, this 13 Km long circular marked trail takes you down the medieval tracks from the castle to a typical flat Alentejo landscape. This region is ver...

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Anti Covid Days 3-4

Dual-sport Motorcycle

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Moto-momentum

Distance

186.32mi

Elevation +

7635f

TrailRank

32

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Second part to our Anti Covid ride. Our ride we did before the country went into lockdown again. This track is easily done on big bikes, we used an XT 600e and a BMW F700GS. The track starts out on some nice easy farm tr...

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Eremitas da Serra D'Ossa @ Aldeia da Serra PT

Hiking

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WaJe

Distance

11.15mi

Elevation +

1355f

TrailRank

32

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This is a lovely loop walk out of Aldeida da Serra. After an initial stretch along the main road it's all gravel roads and dirt tracks. Initial stop is at the Anta da Candeeira, a megalithic dolmen featuring a polygonal ...

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Rocha da Minha @ Hortinhas PT

Mountain Bike

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WaJe

Distance

12.04mi

Elevation +

1565f

TrailRank

32

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While the original is a walk, I did it on the bike with the dog happily running along, which worked out well. Through the rolling landscapes of the Alentejo, the trip takes one to Rocha da Minha and back. It is well wort...

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Bubulcus & Bolotas Walking Route 1

Hiking

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Waldemar Homan

Distance

4.20mi

Elevation +

85f

TrailRank

32| 4.0

Walk from the entrance gate of Bulbulcus & Bolotas campground and holiday home, through open landscape (typical Alentejo) with holm oaks and rock roses, until the edges of Vimieiro village. Round trip. Including a visit ...

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Portugalthruhike day 13: From Alandroal to Borba

Hiking

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gryfolge

Distance

9.95mi

Elevation +

479f

TrailRank

31

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A short stage giving time to enjoy Vila Vicosa with the Castle, museum and the Dukes Palace. N255 from Alandroal to Vila Vicosa and local pebblestoned road futher on to Borba. The road to Borba passes quarries where they...

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Bubulcus & Bolotas Walking Route 2

Hiking

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Waldemar Homan

Distance

5.72mi

Elevation +

112f

TrailRank

31| 4.22

Round trip. Starting from the entrance gate of Bubulcus & Bolotas Campground and Holiday Home Rental, follow the gravel road northbound. When reaching the mainroad N251 turn right and follow the road for 200 m (careful w...

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Giselle's walk @ Malhada Alta PT

Hiking

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WaJe

Distance

6.49mi

Elevation +

623f

TrailRank

30

This 10 kms walk is part of a friend's discovery of the Alentejo hinterlands, usually led by Giselle (the dog, our co-conspirator). The last km or so is straight back to where we parked the car, but otherwise the walk se...

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Monsaraz PT

Hiking

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WaJe

Distance

7.30mi

Elevation +

669f

TrailRank

30

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A really nice hike through and around Monsaraz, including lots of menhirs toward the end of the walk. Based on: https://www.wikiloc.com/hiking-trails/monsaraz-menhirs-convento-24636061

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Ramal de Mora

Bicycle Touring

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devil.lips63

Distance

38.78mi

Elevation +

1375f

TrailRank

30

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Old railway that connected Mora with Évora. I tried to follow as much as possible the old railway track, as big part of it is illegally usurpated/stollen/invaded by the private properties. Not always was possible to foll...

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Sailing: Barco Sem-Fim e Ilha Dourada - Monsaraz, Évora, PT

Sail Boat

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Rui Reino Baptista

Distance

6.17nm

Elevation +

486f

TrailRank

30

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Sailing boat tour Westlander, is a sailing barge built in Holland in 1913. This type of boat, used in the Dutch canals to transport goods like flowers, is the perfect vehicle for these waters. When there was no wind, ...

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Portel

Hiking

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evten

Distance

5.72mi

Elevation +

463f

TrailRank

29

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Really beautiful hike through the wavy Portuguese landscape with cork oaks, olive trees and lavender.

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Bubulcus & Bolotas Santana do Campo - Moinhos do Divor Trail

Hiking

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Waldemar Homan

Distance

2.97mi

Elevation +

144f

TrailRank

29

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This trail starts at a parking place close to Santana do Campo (ARL). It first leads through typical Alentejo landscape of Montado, an open landscape with Holm oaks and grass, all the way down to a water line. After cros...

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Portugalthruhike day 14: Borba - Monforte

Hiking

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gryfolge

Distance

21.68mi

Elevation +

814f

TrailRank

29

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Nice walk on dirt roads from Borba to Santo Alexo, along vineyards, olive grows, farmland with cows and sheep. Paved road and little traffic from Santo Alexo to Monforte. The only place to buy water and food is the littl...

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Route to Antas de Corte Serrão

Walking

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Luís Filipe Dias Ribeiro

Distance

0.36mi

Elevation +

39f

TrailRank

28

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The entrance of the homestead of Corte Serrão is located by the road that goes from Alqueva to Marmelar, at about 1.25 km from the junction before Marmelar. By passing the gate, you will have to go by foot and do a small...

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Bubulcus & Bolotas Evoramonte Castle trail

Hiking

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Waldemar Homan

Distance

3.80mi

Elevation +

669f

TrailRank

28| 5.0

Beautiful walk starting in the foot hills of Evoramonte. The climb until the church on the road to the castle is steep (500 m long with an average steepness of 20%) and makes the trail difficult. The rest of the route is...

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